CVE-2013-0235

CVE-2013-0235 is a medium-severity vulnerability in Wordpress with a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score of 29% places it in the 98th percentile, indicating an elevated likelihood of exploitation.

Key facts

Description

The XMLRPC API in WordPress before 3.5.1 allows remote attackers to send HTTP requests to intranet servers, and conduct port-scanning attacks, by specifying a crafted source URL for a pingback, related to a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) issue.

Frequently asked questions

What is CVE-2013-0235?
The XMLRPC API in WordPress before 3.5.1 allows remote attackers to send HTTP requests to intranet servers, and conduct port-scanning attacks, by specifying a crafted source URL for a pingback, related to a Server-Side Request Forgery (SSRF) issue.
How severe is CVE-2013-0235?
CVE-2013-0235 has a CVSS 2.0 base score of 6.4, rated medium severity.
Is CVE-2013-0235 being actively exploited?
It is not currently listed in CISA's KEV catalog. Its EPSS exploit-prediction score is 29% (98th percentile), an estimate of the probability of exploitation in the next 30 days.
What products are affected by CVE-2013-0235?
CVE-2013-0235 primarily affects Wordpress. In total, 76 product configurations (CPEs) are listed as vulnerable; see the affected-products list for the exact versions.
How do I fix CVE-2013-0235?
Review the linked vendor and NVD advisories for patched versions and mitigations, then upgrade or apply the recommended workaround.
When was CVE-2013-0235 published?
CVE-2013-0235 was published on 2013-07-08 and last updated on 2026-06-16.

References

Affected products (76)

More vulnerabilities in Wordpress

All CVEs affecting Wordpress →